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Clean up after cyclones, storms or floods

Cyclones, storms and floods can be traumatic events for those involved and there is naturally a sense of urgency around clean up activities. However, the most important part of a recovery operation is the wellbeing of workers, volunteers and the community – the last thing the community needs at...
Environmental factors
19 Apr 2021

Modernisation of Work Health and Safety Laws - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Questions asked during Safe Work Month Webinar on 30 October 2020 have been compiled along with the department's responses. Commencement When did the Work Health and Safety Act receive assent? The Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WHS Act) was assented to by the Governor on 10 November 2020. However...
Legislation, codes and guidance materials
18 Dec 2020

Health monitoring – Legislative requirements for registered medical practitioners (RMP)

Health monitoring is the monitoring of a person’s health for the purpose of identifying changes in the person’s health status resulting from exposure to a hazardous chemical. Health monitoring enables the Registered Medical Practitioner (RMP) to identify any potential adverse effect on health from...
Guides for medical practitioners
16 Sep 2020

Working from home

Working from home can be a temporary arrangement or an ongoing agreement between the employer and the worker which allows workers to perform work at their home. No matter what arrangement has been made, under the work health and safety legislation, both the PCBU and the worker have a responsibility...
Office safety
09 Apr 2020

Vaping - Frequently asked questions

This page contains frequently asked questions about vaping. Is vaping hazardous? Yes, vaping can be hazardous. The nature of the hazard will depend upon factors such as the liquid used in the e-cigarette and the health status of the individual. In 2019, there were 2290 cases of lung injury...
Smoking
14 Feb 2020

Historical resources about safety and health laws

Below are historical documents relating to the development of OSH legislation in Western Australia 1983 Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare legislation - A public discussion document - Hon DK Dans MLC 1983 1987 Second reading speech - Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Amendment Bill - Hon...
Legislation, codes and guidance materials
14 Jan 2020

Commercial vehicle driver fatigue management training

Welcome to the commercial vehicle driver fatigue management training package. Drivers Before commencing the Commercial vehicle driver fatigue management training you will require: a personal email address to register, please note each person must have a different email address to use this system to...
Learning resources
10 Dec 2019

FAQs - Health and safety committee (HSC)

This page contains frequently asked questions about health and safety committees (HSC). When should a HSC be established? A person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must establish an HSC within two months after being asked to do so by either a health and safety representative (HSR) or...
WHS committees
29 Oct 2019

2019 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards winners and finalists

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The Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards were held at Optus Stadium on 2 October 2019. This year 69 submissions were received with 33 companies recognised as finalists. Eight companies were recognised with a winner’s trophy and 10 companies received a certificate of merit. An outline of all...
Work Safety Awards
09 Sep 2019

Frequently asked questions - Silica

This page provides information for PCBUs and workers about silica and some of the legal duties relating to protecting workers from developing silicosis. Silica is found in sand, stone, concrete and mortar. It is also used in the manufacture of a variety of products including engineered stone used...
Silica
09 Jul 2019

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Publications

Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards 2022 booklet

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The Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards will be held at the State Reception Centre on 28 October 2022 . Find out about the finalists in this prestigious event in the Work Health and Safety...
WorkSafe
Brochure
27 Oct 2022

Safe Work Month 2023 - Campaign kit

READWATCH
Safe Work Month campaign materials have been created for workplaces to download and use to promote and raise awareness for Safe Work Month.
Safe Work Month 2023 - Twitter
Safe Work Month 2023 - Twitter, by Department of Mines, Department of Mines Industry Regulation and Safety - Worksafe
Safe Work Month 2023...
WorkSafe
Information
08 Sep 2023

Safety bulletin 02/2021 - Uncontrolled movement of vehicles and plant

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WorkSafe has recently had a number of reported incidents involving the unplanned and uncontrolled movement of plant or vehicles, which have resulted in the death or serious injury of workers. A...
WorkSafe
Bulletin
30 Aug 2021

Safety alert 06/2021 Off-highway haul truck tyre blowout in workshop injures workers

READWATCH
In February 2020, a haul truck arrived at a workshop for maintenance with no tyres fitted in position 4 or 5. The position 6 tyre casing blew out 15 days later. Four workers were working on the haul...
WorkSafe
Alert
04 Dec 2023

Checklist - Motorcycle retailing

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This checklist has been developed to provide information and assistance to employers, self-employed persons, persons having control of workplaces and employees working in the motorcycle retailing...
WorkSafe
Checklist
30 Aug 2021

Quad bikes in workplaces - guide

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Quad bikes in workplaces guide outlines the legal requirements for those operating or in charge of workplaces where quad bikes are used and will assist riders, as well as managers, to ensure they are...
WorkSafe
Guide / handbook
04 Dec 2023

Information sheet - Methamphetamine in the workplace

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This information sheet is a brief guide for employers on what to do when you suspect someone in the workplace may be using Methamphetamine (meth).
WorkSafe
Information
30 Jul 2021

Farm safety checklist

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This checklist has been developed to provide information and assistance to employers, self-employed persons, persons having control of workplaces and employees working on farms. This checklist will...
WorkSafe
Checklist
18 Oct 2023

Safety alert 05/2021 Fatal knife injury at abattoir

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An abattoir worker sustained a fatal knife wound while working in the cattle head processing area when a spare hook fell from the processing rail holding the head and struck their knife. The knife...
WorkSafe
Alert
14 Jun 2021

Safety alert 04/2021 - Employee fatally injured after falling from personal property stored at workplace

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An employee suffered a fatal head injury after falling from a colleague’s private boat that was being stored at the workplace. The employee had climbed aboard the boat to have a look at it, when they...
WorkSafe
Alert
14 Jun 2021

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